Lawrence Lions face Mission East in likely final big game
Lawrence Lions with a 5-14 season host Mission East in a 7:30 p.m. Kansas Class 5A regional clash that could be their last of the year. Seniors Bob Nauman Bobby Floyd Dave Steffen Henry Morrison and Ron Wellman lead a team seeking a win to lift spirits and prolong the season.
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Lions Seek State Bid After Tough 5A Run
The Lions eye a victory that could lessen this season’s disappointment and secure advancement to the Class 5A state tournament, aiming for a practical postseason result.
Lions face tough Kansas City tournament test next week
Mission East prepares for a challenging matchup at the Kansas City Kan Junior College tournament with standout players Falen and the Lions aiming to prevail against a strong opponent.
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Lions Seek Redemption in Key Home Clash With Lancers
Lions coach Falen plans a tighter defense on Lancers guards Bates and Kennard after a 68-53 loss, aiming to reverse outside shooting gaps shown in the earlier meeting. Nauman and Floyd led last week’s 80-78 OT setback and hope to spark a late-season rally.
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Pepperdine’s Averitt leads national college scoring race
Bird Averitt of Pepperdine holds a league leading 33.9 points per game as the No 2–4 scorers fade. James Williams of Cincinnati or Raymond Lewis of UCLA State cannot catch him. Tulsa’s Willie Biles and Aron Stewart trail in top scoring races.
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South Carolina 90 Duquesne 79 in NAIA Playoffs
South Carolina State defeats Duquesne 90 to 79 in NAIA tournament district play. E Montana edged Alaska 98 91 while Marymount topped Mether 82 60 and Wis Green Bay beat Wis White Water 69 62. Slippery Rock and Mercyhurst played OT. Pembroke State defeated Norfolk State 90.
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Evert Dominates Maureen Brinker Named Daughter in Dallas
In Dallas the No 1 seed Chris Evert defeated Cindy Brinker 6 0 6 0 in 39 minutes, the 18 year old star delivering a flawless baseline display while Brinker struggled as a surprise qualifier in the Maureen Connolly Brinker tournament.
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Jayhawks Set Six Men for NCAA Indoor Meet
Kansas will send six athletes to the NCAA Indoor Championships at Detroit's Cobo Hall on Friday and Saturday. Gregg Vandaveer Delario Robinson and Jim Euell lead KU in hurdles and the 1 000 yard run with Barry Schur Rudy Guevara and Terry Porter as hopeful field event medalists. Injuries will keep KU from the mile relay and delay several return dates for hamstring and foot injuries. The outdoor season begins March 24 at Tuscaloosa.
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OSU Interviews Two More Prospects For Coaching Job
OSU interviews two more candidates for basketball head coach on Wednesday Guy Strong of Eastern Kentucky and Eddie Sutton of Creighton. Another round of talks is planned later in the week Moe Iba a former Memphis State coach now at Nebraska will visit Saturday after discussions with Bob Bass of the Memphis Tams. Sam Aubrey resigns as Cowboy coach and will coach his last game Saturday against Oklahoma.
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Rough Riders sign Di Maggio and Smith for Ottawa
Ottawa Rough Riders announce two new signings Frank Di Maggio quarterback from Hartford and Donn Smith offensive tackle from Purdue join the CFL club on Wednesday in a front office move.
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Ted Owens to press for two officials in basketball
Kansas coach Ted Owens, after experimenting with three referees this season, says he will vigorously push to use two officials next year. He notes KU's 8-17 record and seven losses in eight games, citing fouling and rebounding as key issues while highlighting weight and conditioning needs for players.
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Thumb Helps Wrestler Hitchhike to NCAAs
Wayne Jackson of Kansas State, a 134 pound wrestler, hitchhiked 1800 miles from Manhattan to Seattle for the NCAA championships after his school did not send its qualified trio. He rode with a trucker to Lincoln Nebraska then Ogallala and finally found shelter with Sigma Nu at the University of Washington. He says the trip proves his belief he can perform well in the meet.
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ACC Playoff Action Opens with NC State In Byes
ACC begins its playoffs in Greensboro as NC State holds a first-round bye. Fans at Charlotte Coliseum will witness North Carolina State, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Maryland, Clemson, Duke, and Virginia among the early matchups as teams pursue an NCAA bid. Meanwhile SEC title race tightens in Lexington between Kentucky and Tennessee. NAIA districts crown winners including South Carolina State over UNC Asheville and others such as Marymount, Slippery Rock, Augustana, Hanover, Ferris State, Valdosta, Guilford, and Pembroke State advancing toward national tournaments.
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